By Harold Tymes Staff Writer MEEKER — Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day! Do you suppose government funds are being channeled into all of these ìnationalî holidays? Is there a lobbyist in Washington garnering Senate support for chocolate pudding? June humor: “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining,[Read More…]
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Meeker Locals: June 26, 2008
MEEKER — Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day!
Playtime in smalltown
MEEKER — Early morning walks often reveal strange sights in a small town. Long handled tool in hand, the woman was heading over to a cluster of trees shading the ditch. She seemed to be in no particular hurry. Wondering what wild growing thing she could be tending, I asked,[Read More…]
Tough times bring out the best in area communities
RBC — I recently went through a scare with one of my kids, and it rocked me to the core. I wasn’t prepared for such a family crisis. As a parent, none of us is, I suppose. These things happen to other people, right?
Radino Center offers fun
RANGELY — The Radino Center in Rangely is now open Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon with free coffee and cookies or donuts, as well as serving four meals per week.
Letters to the Editor – June 26, 2008
Hunter safety class set for June 26-28
MEEKER — There will be a hunter safety class Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 from 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The class will be at Mountain Valley Bank Community Room in Meeker and is for ages 10 and up. Nine-year olds may[Read More…]
University of Wyoming releases honor roll
MEEKER — The University of Wyoming in Laramie placed 181 students from Colorado on the 2008 spring semester academic dean’s and freshman honor roll. Elizabeth A. Hollowed and Brittni Turner of Meeker were among those regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 3.25 or better grade point average. To be eligible,[Read More…]
Range Call queen, princesses clinic and tryouts set for July
MEEKER — A clinic will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rio Blanco County fairgrounds in Meeker for potential 2009 Range Call queen and princesses. Packets will be available at the clinic. A parent or guardian must be present. Try outs will be held[Read More…]
Colten Fritzlan named “Home Of” – June 26, 2008
RANGELY — Colten Fritzlan of Rangely is this week’s “home of” honoree. Colton was born in Grand Junction. He celebrated his eighth birthday in March. Colten has lived in Rangely two different times, for a total of five years. His mother is Velvet Kenney of Rangely. Colten is a third-grader[Read More…]
Range Call queen, princesses clinic and tryouts set for July
MEEKER — A clinic will be held Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rio Blanco County fairgrounds in Meeker for potential 2009 Range Call queen and princesses.
Various districts combine resources
RBC — The Rio Blanco Weed and Pest Department, CSU Cooperative Extension, the Meeker Plant Materials Center, BLM, USDA-NRCS, White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District, Environmental Plant Center, Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, Douglas Creek Conservation and Colorado Northwestern Community College have partnered
